Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative (BTAC) Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking a Stage Manager for Berklee Student Employment. The role supports class faculty, schedules rehearsals, tracks script changes, and coordinates props, costumes, and design plots.

You will call cues during performances with assistance from two assistant stage managers. The position emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and familiarity with mounting a major concert on the Berklee stage.

Qualifications

• Must be current Berklee student or Boston Conservatory.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate program.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in valid visa status as applicable.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Federal Work Study student may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• The Stage Manager supports class faculty in scheduling and running the class and rehearsals.
• Tracks script and running order changes and staging.
• Coordinates prop, costume, makeup, and set/lighting design plots developed by students.
• Calls cues during the show, assisted by two Assistant Stage Managers.
• Manage communication, information, and schedules for a 25-performer production.

Skills

Stage management

Ability to lift 20+ lbs

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

The Stage Manager supports the class faculty in the scheduling and running of the class and rehearsals. The Stage Manager will assist in tracking script/running order changes and staging. The Stage Manager will assist the faculty in coordinating prop, costume, makeup, and set/lighting design plots developed by the students, and will also call cues during the show, assisted by two Assistant Stage Managers (students in the class). This is a challenging position coordinating 25 performers, an 18-piece orchestra, and a small tech team, along with many streams of information. Maintaining communication, information, and schedules is foremost. Ability to work independently and with attention to detail is crucial. The Stage Manager will become familiar with all aspects of mounting a major concert on the BPC stage.

The schedule is typically 4 hours/week plus some weekend rehearsals and one tech, along with outside organizational time. Hours are capped at a total of 70 for the semester, and the work schedule will be adjusted to keep within that total. The Stage Manager must follow Berklee’s Covid-19 protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pre-Class

• Rehearsal Process

• Tech Process

• Performances

Required skills and knowledge:

Ability to lift 20+ lbs, prior stage management experience or education equivalent

Required application Materials:

Resume & Cover Letter

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Rene Pfister